AASA to Encourage African Airlines to Adopt IATA’s CO2 Connect for Accurate and Transparent Emissions Data
AASA and IATA sign an MoU to promote CO2 Connect, enabling African airlines to provide accurate, standardised and trusted emissions data.
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EASA and IATA Join Forces to Harmonise Flight Emissions Data for Passengers
EASA and IATA partner to align the EU Flight Emissions Label with IATA’s EcoHub and CO₂ Connect, improving transparency and consistency in airline emissions data.
Opinion Piece: Building Africa’s Next Industrial Frontier, The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Boeing’s Henok Teferra Shawl outlines how sustainable aviation fuel production can reduce costs for African airlines, create skilled jobs and build competitive local industries while supporting aviation decarbonisation.
EU and South Africa sign first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand clean supply chains, support decarbonisation, boost renewable energy and clean fuels, and strengthen South Africa’s industrialisation and Just Energy Transition.
Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Gulfstream surpasses 3 million nautical miles on SAF as its next-generation aircraft fly to NBAA-BACE 2025, advancing business aviation sustainability.
A Reflection on the Outcomes of ICAO’s 42nd Assembly
IATA’s Thomas Reynaert reflects on key outcomes from ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, highlighting global standards, sustainability, and alignment with IATA priorities.
Siemens Partners with Airbus to Decarbonise Major Industrial Sites in the U.S. and U.K.
Siemens to help Airbus decarbonise U.S. and U.K. industrial sites with renewable energy, smart systems, and low-carbon heat, cutting CO₂ by 80kt annually.
Homegrown Innovation: Kenya Airways Pioneers Kenya-Made Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Kenya Airways partners with Bleriot SAF to produce Kenya-made Sustainable Aviation Fuel, advancing aviation decarbonisation and green growth.
African Development Bank and JGC Corporation Sign Agreement to Advance Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Support Africa’s Green Aviation Agenda
The African Development Bank and JGC Corporation partner to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and green aviation innovation across Africa.
€945 Million in Total Research Effort for 12 New Clean Aviation Projects
EU launches €945m in Clean Aviation projects to cut emissions by 30% by 2035, advancing hybrid-electric propulsion and sustainable flight.
IATA and Industry Partners Urge Governments to Expedite Release of CORSIA-Eligible Emissions Units
IATA and aviation partners urge governments to issue Letters of Authorisation for CORSIA carbon credits, unlocking climate finance and supporting global decarbonisation.
Air India Group Tackles Flight Efficiency and Emissions with Advanced Data-Driven Tech
Air India Group adopts SITA OptiFlight® and eWAS to cut fuel burn, reduce emissions by 35,000 tons annually, and enhance operational efficiency.
ZeroAvia Certification-Intent Fuel Cell System Successfully Replicates Full Flight Profile in Ground Test
ZeroAvia’s ZA600 fuel cell system completes full flight profile ground test, advancing hydrogen-electric aviation towards CS-E and CS-23 certification.
Decarbonising Aviation: European Commission Supports Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The European Commission, in partnership with AFCAC, is driving sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in Africa, supporting net-zero aviation by 2050.
UNEP and ICAO Launch $82.5 Million Project to Eliminate Harmful Firefighting Foams in African Airports
UNEP and ICAO launch $82.5m project to phase out toxic PFAS firefighting foams in African airports, setting a global benchmark for safe, sustainable aviation.
NATS Environmental Initiative GAIN-ing Momentum
The South African Air Navigation Service Provider, ATNS, has joined GAIN – the NATS-led Green Aviation Insights initiative – to drive global collaboration in reducing aviation’s environmental impact through advanced data analytics, airspace optimisation, and sustainable air traffic management.
Carbon Emission Responsibility: Is it All Up in the Air?
African travellers are rejecting airline green fees. Who should pay for climate costs? A new IATA-Chooose deal reignites the debate on aviation responsibility.
